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GA-P43T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-P43TE3G-1301R
GA-P43T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-P43TE3G-1301R
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... means without prior notice. Example: For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this...
... means without prior notice. Example: For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P43T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P43T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... static electricity. • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure...
... static electricity. • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure...
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... cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the...
... cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the...
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... from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
... from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
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... sound cards. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. Each USB...
... sound cards. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. Each USB...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
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... for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important: It is from 100 MHz to the fixed frequency... only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 90 MHz to operate at its best performance level. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to manually set this item to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Standard Lets the system ...
... for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important: It is from 100 MHz to the fixed frequency... only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 90 MHz to operate at its best performance level. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to manually set this item to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Standard Lets the system ...
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... is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is... automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 35 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...
... is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is... automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 35 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...
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...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of cylinders. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your system... 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of floppy disk...
...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of cylinders. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your system... 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of floppy disk...
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....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your system automatically during...
....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your system automatically during...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. P43T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :... DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of your floppy disk,...
...and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. P43T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :... DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of your floppy disk,...
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...do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file ...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the ...
...do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file ...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the ...
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Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. ...
Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. ...
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...of electric and electronic devices and their components. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product, you with other waste. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the ... Restriction of environmentally safe recycling. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for details of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. Moreover, we will help...